Openness - The transformation point...

To this point, we have been primarily interested in developing a
focus that is based around inner work and understanding the Authentic
Self. As a client masters the areas of Awareness and Love, we see a
butterfly effect as the client begins to trust and follow an inner
guide, as they journey into the "outer" world and greater interaction
with other forces. This stage of Openness is predicated on the
client's belief that the world is our campus and every experience is
an opportunity to learn and grow.

The client, with a keen sense of awareness and love, begins to
intuitively interpret their experiences by learning to reference their
experiences against an open dialogue with their inner counselor.
Although initially seen as being "outside" of their being, with time,
their openness to an inner counselor in this stage, as an outside
influence builds the foundation of seeking assistance from others.
The inner counselor becomes integrated into the character of the Self,
and soon, a client's own thoughts and intentions function in greater
unison with the inner counselor, making virtually no distinction - The
inner counselor becomes a "safe place" for which the client can always
return and view as a powerful resource to guide them in their every
day life.

Having established the value in seeking "outside" guidance or
counsel, the client is now encouraged to explore the area of the
intuitive self, or supra-conscious, where they can tune into their
highest sense and help from spirit. While in a way, it is an
extension of their inner counselor, this stage allows the client to
interpret assistance that comes in the everyday wonderment of living,
not just from attunement to their inner counselor. Understanding the
manifestation of dreams, submitting issues to spirit for resolution,
and releasing attachment to emotions and to the greater power of the
universe are elements of this stage of development. Sometimes it is
easier for the client to initially see these influences outside of
their own being, but again, the influence of spirit, without the
presence of ego, becomes an extension of the Authentic Self as the
client learns to trust this influence and allow it to integrate with
the own being.

Having fully integrated all the elements thus far, and developing a
strong sense of self-reliance, personal responsibility, and connection
to inner resources, the client is now encouraged to seek and accept
the help of others. Having no expectation or dependent need on
others, the client is in a healthy space to see the influence of
others as a welcome addition to their own skills and resources, rather
than a crutch or necessity. It's a key distinction for the client to
make and, similar to the stage of Love, The ALOHA Life emphasizes
personal resources and inner work first and outer assistance as
supplementary, so as to avoid the emotional expectation often put on
others.

The client is encouraged to develop inter-dependent relationships
with other independent, self-reliant individuals in a healthy and
uplifting manner. There is not judgement on others at various stages
of their journey, the client is able to extend a loving presence and
understanding towards all. However, as the client develops their own
sense of independence they are able to identify and disassociate with
aspects of their personality or relationships that no longer suit them
and instead focus on the areas that support their highest good, and
the good of others.